Location: Balikpapan
Top Things to do in Balikpapan
What to do and see in Balikpapan, Indonesia: The Best Places and Tips
Balikpapan is a seaport city on the east coast of the island of Borneo, in the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan. Two harbors, Semayang and Kariangau (a ferry harbour), and Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport are the main transportation ports to the city. The city has a population of 701,066, making it the second-largest city in East Kalimantan, after Samarinda.
Restaurants in Balikpapan
1. Bangkirai Hill Nature Tourism
Overall Ratings
4 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By IbuGaye - Indonesia
The whole experience here is to be recommended. Helpful people and information in the office, well prepared access walk through dense forest, exciting though short walk across 3 spans suspended from huge Bangkirai tree trunks to a lookout across a forested valley. We are not very fit, but accomplished this easily. There are other forest paths we could have taken, and did see reasonable cottages to overnight in, but after a snack at the little cafe, we headed off to Samboja.
2. Lamaru Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By tree_haha - Jakarta, Indonesia
Beach was easy to accessed, entry ticket was 20,000 per person. Pine trees decorated the beach from the way we walked into the beach to the shore line, made the beach has more shady place under the sun shine. There were other attraction in the beach location, such as banana boat, golf car, and duck boat.
3. Margomulyo Mangrove Forest
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Melisa D
This place looks like secret garden.. good place to take photos with your friends..
Although some people said there is Bekantan live there, i dont see bekantan anyway ~
1-1.5 hour trip :)
This place is locked away, you'll find number near the gate.. just call and someone will open it.. it's free..
4. Kemala Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By jokobudiah - Balikpapan, Indonesia
Close with everywhere, in behind of Police houses, cheap to enter this place, lots of choice culinary shop that you can choose from light foos to heavy food, with reasonable price they offer, suggest to visit this place during late afternoon that you will enjoy sunset view..recommended for couple, small family or large group
5. Mangrove Center Graha indah
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By PsychoFat - Depok, Indonesia
Who knows that Balikpapan has a unique and educating tourist attraction? Take a boat along the wide river and enjoy the greens and sights of Bekantan. You should try this.
6. Benua Patra Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Fusamania - Doha, Qatar
One of most popular beach to visit in Balikpapan. Close to other place n easy to get there.....just few minutes from Balikpapan center...
7. Batu Dinding
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Yudho W - Indonesia
I went here from Balikpapan. Kilo 45, about 7km to north from Samboja junction.
Would love to give 5 ratings only if the place is cleaner. Many vandalism on the rocks which is irritating. You need a high ground clearance vehicle to go here, otherwise you will walk about 4-5km from the main road. High ground clearance vehicle, not necessarily 4x4, can go like 2km inside the small road and then you need to stop and park here. The parking area is a local's house yard named Pak Kudori. Hire an Ojek/motorcycle is a must from this point, unless you are riding a motorcycle from your home. 20,000 IDR for one trip to the closest check point. 5000 IDR for the entrance fee. So for entire trip, you will need to pay around 45,000 IDR each person. 5000 IDR for you car park. Be prepared! the hiking route is short but quite challenging for people who doesnt do excercise.
8. Transmart Carrefour
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By vidyasagar_g - India
This is a small mall for the needs of the locals. However all things required are available.
If you are accompanying children then it is a must visit to this place. The joy rides are indoor and is suitable for even rainy days and I have not seen in any other mall in Balikpapan.
9. Melawai Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Aji_Wijono - Bangkok, Thailand
I would not recommend anyone to take swiming or bath here, the water is already widely contaminated by household waste and marine transport activities.
So, enjoy lunch or dinner then walking at the white sand in the afternoon will be the nice option to enjoy this place.
10. Pentacity Shopping Venue
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By vidyasagar_g - India
It is actually connected in the earlier so called Balikpapan super block. Many shops are yet to be opened. The shops that are opened so far are very good. I bought some of my shirts which I haven't found elsewhere here. So many shops and so many varieties. Soon this mall will become a landmark for Balikpapan shopping.
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